Age Perception in Medicine

The speakers discuss how their perceptions of patient age have shifted as they have aged themselves. They note that individuals they once viewed as older patients now seem young to them, reflecting a relative perception of age in medicine. This change leads to a realization that aging individuals often present with multiple comorbidities, challenging earlier assumptions that younger patients would be healthier. The dialogue highlights a common experience among practitioners, suggesting that age biases can affect clinical outlooks and patient interactions.